Archive for the ‘headphones’ Category

COMEX 2012 promotions: Bose

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

Look for Bose audio products at COMEX 2012 in Suntec Singapore. Head for the Song Brothers booth at Level 6, Booth 6138.

Click to view or download Bose discounts during COMEX 2012.

Click to view or download Bose discounts during COMEX 2012.

For audiophiles, check out discounts for Bose’s earphones, headphones and SoundLink wireless mobile speaker at COMEX 2012.

COMEX 2012 promotions: Fujitsu

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

Fujitsu will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Hall 401, Booth 8241.

Click to view or download Fujitsu promotions during COMEX 2012.

Click to view or download Fujitsu promotions during COMEX 2012.

Check out Fujitsu’s Lifebook notebooks, Ultrabooks, tablets and accessories; as well as their trade-in offers and freebies for purchases during COMEX 2012.

COMEX 2012 promotions: HTC

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

HTC will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore in Hall 601 at Booth 6458.

Click to view or download HTC promotion flyers for COMEX 2012.

Click to view or download HTC promotion flyers for COMEX 2012.

HTC is giving away free gifts ranging from HTC Media Link HD (worth $128) & Jabra EasyGo (worth $88) for the purchase of an HTC One S Deluxe; to a free Jabra BT-2046 Bluetooth earpiece (worth $58) for the purchase of an HTC One V or HTC Desire V.

Looks like rather good deals to be had here. Check out the detailed giveaways here.

COMEX 2012 promotions: Microsoft

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

Microsoft will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Booth 6126. Their hardware products will also be sold at the booths of other resellers.

Click to view or download Microsoft promotional flyers for COMEX 2012.

Click to view or download Microsoft promotional flyers for COMEX 2012.

The Xbox 360 will be sold at Microsoft’s booth (6126), as well as those of Harvey Norman (6101) and Newstead (8498).

Microsoft’s range of keyboards, mice, webcam and headphones can be found at the above three booths, as well as those of Best Denki (6118), Cybermind (6868), Digital Asia (8361), and Video Pro (6137).

COMEX 2012 promotions listing

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

COMEX 2012 starts tomorrow at the Suntec Singapore. Here’s a listing of some of the promotions and flyers for the four-day IT exhibition.

COMEX 2012 is from 30 August (Thursday) to 2 September (Sunday), 12 noon to 9pm, at Levels 3, 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore. Admission FREE.

COMEX 2012 is from 30 August (Thursday) to 2 September (Sunday), 12 noon to 9pm, at Levels 3, 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore. Admission FREE.

Click on the links below to check out the deals and promotions from each brand. To see a consolidated list of postings related to COMEX 2012, click here.

You can also click on the COMEX 2012 button (that looks like the logo above, on every page of tech4tea.com during COMEX 2012) near the top of the sidebar on the right and below the search box.

Floor plans of exhibitors at Levels 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore can be found here.

New headphones: Sennheiser Amperior

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Audio specialist Sennheiser has launched the Amperior headphones (S$499), which will make its debut in Singapore at COMEX 2012 on 30 August.

Sennheiser Amperior, available from 30 August at S$499.

Sennheiser Amperior, available from 30 August at S$499.

Modeled on the Sennheiser HD 25 DJ headphone, the new Amperior is DJ-inspired and designed for the urban lifestyle.

The Sennheiser Amperior headphones come with a luxurious aluminium finish in silver or blue.

The headphones come with an aluminium finish in silver or blue.

The rugged headphones can cope with an extremely high sound pressure level and offer professional-level sound.

Powerful neodymium magnets provide natural, lifelike sound reproduction with a frequency response of 16 to 22,000 Hertz.

The closed design reliably keeps out background noise, while the adjustable headband and low weight ensure a comfortable fit.

The ear cups can be rotated for the classic DJ monitoring style: one-sided listening.

The headphones are are equipped with a 3.5 millimetre stereo jack plug and the nominal impedance has been reduced to allow optimum connection to portable players.

Integrated smart remote controller.

Integrated smart remote controller.

For those who want to control Apple products such as an iPad, iPhone or iPod directly, an additional cable with an integrated smart remote is included.

This can be used not only to regulate the volume and select tracks but also to take phone calls and activate the voice control feature.

Below are the key tech specs.

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New headphones: Sony Extra Bass

Monday, August 27th, 2012

Sony has launched its new Extra Bass series of headphones. The four new over-the-ear headphones and three new in-ear headphones will be available in Singapore from September 2012. Prices TBA.

Update (25 September, 2012):

Here are the pricing for the Extra Bass Series of headphones.

X-Bass In-Ears
MDR-XB30EX S$49
MDR-XB60EX S$79
MDR-XB90EX S$119
X-Bass Over-band
MDR-XB200 S$49
MDR-XB400 S$79
MDR-XB600 S$119
MDR-XB900 S$199
Sony's Extra Bass series of 7 new headphones will be available in Singapore from September 2012.

Sony’s Extra Bass series of 7 new headphones will be available in Singapore from September 2012.

Sony’s Extra Bass series of headphones promises superior sound quality and deep, powerful bass to music lovers.

The Extra Bass series of headphones feature a special driver unit, as well as an Advanced Direct Vibe Structure that offers a high enclosed structure to deliver superior sound isolation and an extremely powerful bass to compliment every genre of music.

Over-the-Ear: XB200, XB400, XB600 and XB900
Sony Extra Bass MDR-XB900 over-the-ear headphones.The Extra Bass range of over-the-ear headphones is extremely portable due to their folding design.

The headphones also feature elasticised leather-covered urethane pads which form a comfortable, seamless seal over the ears.

In-ear: XB30EX, XB60EX and XB90EX
Sony Extra Bass MDR-XB90EXDespite their small sizes, these in-ear models still pack a strong punch when it comes to reproducing those pulsating beats that is such a common staple in modern music.

Vertical in-the-ear structures and hybrid silicone ear buds ensure a comfortable fit over long periods of time.

The Advanced Direct Vibe Structure allows for Capacity Optimisation that allows for the adjustment of the front diaphragm’s capacity to fine-tune the tone balance of both mid and high frequency sounds.

Here are the tech specs for the Sony Extra Bass series of headphones.

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COMEX 2012 (30 Aug – 2 Sep) at Suntec Singapore

Sunday, August 26th, 2012

This Thursday, the third of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore will kick off at Suntec Singapore. For four days from 30 August to 2 September, the COMEX will open from 12 noon to 9 pm (Admission FREE).

COMEX 2012, 30 August to 2 September, 12 noon to 9pm, Levels 3, 4 and 6. Admission FREE.

COMEX 2012, 30 August to 2 September, 12 noon to 9pm, Levels 3, 4 and 6. Admission FREE.

COMEX 2012 will be held on three Levels – 3, 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore. With more than 830 exhibitors, COMEX claims to be Singapore’s biggest IT and consumer technology exhibition.

I will be listing some of the promotions available during the exhibition. To see a consolidated list of postings related to COMEX 2012, click here.

You can also click on the COMEX 2012 button (that looks like the logo above, on every page of tech4tea.com during COMEX 2012) near the top of the sidebar on the right and below the search box.

Here are the floor plans for the exhibitors on Levels 4 and 6.

The four major IT exhibitions in Singapore are:

Exhibition Dates Venue
IT Show 2012 8-11 Mar Suntec Singapore
PC Show 2012 7-10 Jun Suntec Singapore
COMEX 2012 30 Aug – 2 Sep Suntec Singapore
SITEX 2012 22-25 Nov Singapore Expo

Headphones for extra back-to-school motivation

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

It’s that time of the year when university and poly students head back to school. Here are three Sennheiser headphones to pamper yourself or your loved one to help motivate him/her for the new term.

Fancy a Sennheiser HD 439 for to bring back to school?

Fancy a Sennheiser HD 439 for to bring back to school?

You can get these headphones at the Sennheiser Concept Store at Marina Square, #03-123.

Sennheiser PX 200-IIi headphones

Sennheiser PX 200-IIi

S$169

Here’s a “transformer” headphone that sports a unique fold-and-flip design that easily fits into any pockets.

The lightweight, closed, super-aural mini headphone offers good isolation against outside noise and is ideal for noisier environments.

It also comes with a remote unit that enables you to control the latest iPod, iPhone and iPad devices.

Simply push the buttons integrated in the cable to control the volume, play, pause, or skip tracks.

Sennheiser HD 229 headphones

Sennheiser HD 229

S$109.90

Available in contrasting, cheery colours of black and purple, or white and orange, the HD 229 offers crisp treble and powerful bass performance.

Its lightweight over-the-head design is good for everyday listening, while the soft, snug-fitting earpads and closed-back design help to reduce outside noise.

Sennheiser HD 439 headphones

Sennheiser HD 439

S$129

The Sennheiser HD 439 closed-back stereo headphone features a chrome inner lining and black mesh turbines.

It boasts an excellent bass performance and offers a comfortable fit for long wearing.

* In case you’re wondering, this is not a paid/sponsored advertisement. Just something I came across to start your new term with.

tech@vogue wants to dress up and style your mobile phone & tablet

Saturday, July 14th, 2012

The one-stop specialty boutique selling covers, accessories and connectivity solutions for your mobile device at nex Mall (#02-22/23) opens today.

The new tech@vogue at nex Mall, #02-22/23

The new tech@vogue at nex Mall, #02-22/23

This store is the first of a new chain of specialty stores and caters for smartphones and tablets across various operating systems including Android, Blackberry, iOS and Windows.

For audiophiles

For audiophiles

The new stores will be managed by the same team that runs Nubox – an arm of Newstead Technologies.

Nubox currently includes 11 Apple stores in Singapore.

The cozy 898 square-feet tech@vogue in nex Mall (#02-22/23) will be open daily from 10:30am to 9:30pm.

For those who are unfamiliar with the area, nex Mall is a large shopping Mall located at 23 Serangoon Central, above the Serangoon MRT station.

tech@vogue Gallery

The new tech@vogue Gallery categorises accessories under eight zones.

These are: Blast It, Dress It, Gotta Have It, Hear It, Juice It, Link It, Perk It and Style It. Check out what each of these zones specialises in at the end of the post.

Personalise your smartphones and tablets.

Personalise your smartphones and tablets.

There will also be an “experience zone” at tech@vogue where shoppers can see, hear, and feel the various solutions first-hand.

Wireless and connectivity solutions

Wireless and connectivity solutions

A number of international brands including Belkin, InCase and Just Mobile will debut their first demo corners in Singapore at the new store.

Be inspired by the Belkin products that enable you to connect to your home electronics anytime anywhere with a smartphone.

Learn how InCase products protect and enhance the technology that is essential to our lives.

Immerse yourself in the suite of stylish and award winning accessories from Just Mobile.

“With over 45 stores in Singapore, we hear the frustrations of our customers in their relentless search for the perfect accessories for their mobile devices. Often, style is compromised by the need for function and that is something which tech@vogue is set to change … we have accessories that consumers may not even know they need before visiting our store,” said Evelyn Chua, Chief Marketing Officer, Newstead Technologies.

Other exciting displays include the Slingbox which allows users to watch and control their home television on their mobile devices; and a dedicated Samsung corner that demonstrates the integration of functions through technology to provide a seamless experience.

The second tech@vogue Gallery will open at Marina Bay Link Mall in August 2012. Evelyn tells me they are looking to add a third in the Orchard area.

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